Technology

While some BYU students prefer working remotely as opposed to traditional in-person alternatives, several say working in-person facilitates more camaraderie between co-workers. Additionally, they say it increases productivity and access to immediate help.

The new James Webb Space Telescope's image of the Pillars of Creation, released July 11, sparked new interest in the development of space technology from the public, according to BYU physics and astronomy professor, Benjamin Boizelle.

Automated undersea mapping, swarms of computer-piloted drones and self-driving cars — 20 years ago, devices like these would not be found beyond the pages of an Isaac Asimov novel.

Watch out TikTok and BeReal, there is a new social media app in town.

Managers and student employees at CougarTech, the technology department of the BYU Store, said they've seen an increase in the number of students who have purchased an iPad over the past few semesters.

The social media app BeReal topped Apple App Store charts this summer and currently sits at No. 2 on the chart, drawing in crowds with its once-a-day posting format.

BYU AdLab Manager Pat Doyle is working to inspire students to create meaningful content despite an oversaturated, sales-driven advertising industry.

Laptops, smartphones and tablets are a lifeline for many people, fitting everything from work to banking online. Professionals and students from BYU's cybersecurity program have tips for making life online a convenience, not a liability.

The hashtag #twinder blew up on Twitter a few weeks ago. 'Twinder' combined the wide worlds of social media and online dating with interesting results.

Utah is one of the first eight states anticipating digital driver's licenses and state IDs with Apple Wallet, Apple announced last month.

A new push for space tourism is expanding as some billionaires start a new space race with their recent flights. Opportunities for students entering the space industry are increasing while the potential for a democratization of space seems near.

Negativity on social media has increased in the past year and has included backlash against leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

BYU research group DRAGN Labs is making big progress in its efforts to better artificial intelligence.

Two BYU students created an app that helps connect students and create relationships based on similar interests.

BYU announced in June that all classes would be remote after Thanksgiving and students would be encouraged to move home to finish the semester.

BYU tuition has stayed the same throughout the pandemic after classes moved online in March and the school adopted a blended schedule for Fall Semester. Online classes have impacted some student's view on tuition and many students have expressed concern about tuition during the pandemic.

Students have been learning how to create an online classroom environment since BYU started using Zoom to remotely teach classroom material.